In Behavioral Research, the Expected Causal Relationship Between the Independent

question 29

Multiple Choice

In behavioral research, the expected causal relationship between the independent and the dependent variable is assumed to be which of the following?

• A) Deterministic
• B) Relativistic
• C) Probabilistic
• D) Absolutistic

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Definitions:

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Epidemiological Study

Research aimed at examining the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations.

Correlational Studies

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Case Studies

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